Practicing Pathology

3 Credits

Strengthening and broadening students' knowledge of the pathologic basis of disease as well as specific systemic diseases, and how to apply this knowledge when performing a necropsy. Necropsy technique itself will be covered in depth. The course teaches astute observation, accurate description, and educated interpretation of the changes observed at necropsy, in addition to postmortem case management, using examples of relevance in shelter populations.